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Forge · 2 days ago

Senior Counsel, Investment Funds

San Francisco, California, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$160K/yr - $240K/yr

2+ years exp

Forge Global is a technology innovator in the private market, seeking a junior to mid-level attorney to join their Legal team supporting the company’s expanding investment management business. The role involves providing legal counsel for private funds and registered investment companies, while collaborating with various internal and external teams in a dynamic environment.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechMarketplaceTrading Platform

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support the formation and ongoing operation of private, interval, and closed-end funds investing in private or illiquid assets

Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents, investor materials, subscriptions, and side letters with fund service providers and sub-advisers and others

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on fund registration, offerings, and updates

Advise on regulatory compliance under the Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, and related regulations

Coordinate with compliance on regulatory filings (e.g., Form ADV, Form PF, N-PORT, N-CEN)

Track SEC rule changes and industry developments affecting private and registered funds

Support transactions involving private company and secondary-market investments

Review marketing and disclosure materials for regulatory accuracy and consistency

Qualification

Investment management lawAdvisers Act knowledgeInvestment Company Act knowledgePrivate fund structuringRegulatory complianceDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationClear communication

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law

2–6 years of experience at a law firm, financial services company, or investment adviser

Demonstrated knowledge of structuring and operating private funds and/or interval funds, knowledge and understanding of the Advisers Act and Investment Company Act and regulatory considerations related to private and illiquid assets, and experience supporting registered investment advisers with alternative asset strategies

Familiarity with interval funds, closed-end funds, or semi-liquid vehicles

Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders